March is National Nutrition Month®. Let’s take this beautiful occasion to talk about you, yes, YOU! Not superfoods, not calories, not carbs. I often begin my nutrition talks by asking the audience how many of them know about heart-healthy eating, as recommended by the American Heart Association. Almost half the room raise their hands. Then
Erie County Legislator, Lynne Dixon, presented a proclamation Monday, January 28th at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® campaign and National Wear Red Day. The proclamation was issued to the Executive Director of the Buffalo Niagara American Heart Association, Marc Natale and Shari McDonald, RN, MSN,
For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the American Heart Association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. People who are outdoors in cold weather
(Williamsville, NY – December 14, 2018) —The Buffalo Niagara American Heart Association is pleased to announce Shari McDonald RN, MSN, at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo as chair of the 2019 Go Red for Women® campaign and Go Red for Women® Luncheon being held on February 8, 2019 at the Lexus Club, 1 Seymour H. Knox
Why wait for the New Year? Finish this year strong! There are a few weeks left to go in the year. Did you know, Americans gain, on average, one to two pounds during the holiday season1, far less than the five-pound gain commonly asserted. That may not sound like much but it can add up
(Buffalo,NY, September 22, 2018) – Get ready to ride the revolution! The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) is hosting the first-ever CycleNation event in Buffalo on Saturday, September 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the ADPRO Sports Training Center located at 1 Bills Drive in Orchard Park. Video: This high-energy, endorphin pumping, indoor
Williamsville, NY (May 30, 2018)— The Buffalo Niagara American Heart Association and Wegmans kicked-off the sponsorship of the first American Heart Association Teaching Garden in Niagara Falls at Cataract Elementary School, 6431 Girard Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, Tuesday, May 29th. The Pre-K assembly began at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Grades 3-6 assembly. After
THIS WEEK, Tobacco 21 was a priority for American Heart Association, American Lung Association and New York State Public Health advocates as they gathered at the Capitol Cardiologist, former smoker, teen among the 50 volunteers, who asked their legislators to protect the state’s youth by raising the minimum legal sales age for tobacco to
MEDIA ALERT! MEDIA ALERT! MEDIA ALERT! 2018 ROCHESTER HEART WALK & RUN WHO: 8,000 walkers and runners; Marty Mucci, President and CEO of Paychex & 2018 Chair Heart Walk & Run; Lifestyle Change Award Winner Drew
April is Move More Month. American Heart Association encourages all Americans to commit to being more active on a daily basis. A recent study from UK’s University of Birmingham found that a group of elderly cyclists have immune systems of much younger people. Staying active does keep the body young and healthy. Every Day